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      Question

      What is the name of the new lichen species discovered in

      the Western Ghats by Indian scientists?
      A Allographa glaucescens Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Graphis xanthospora Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Allographa effusosoredica Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Allographa norstictica Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E Graphis effusocladia Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Indian scientists discovered Allographa effusosoredica, a new lichen species in the Western Ghats. It is notable for containing norstictic acid, a rare compound, and for forming a symbiotic relationship with Trentepohlia algae. This is the first Indian Allographa species sequenced using molecular data.

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